For many years, during DOT audits, customers are often asked to provide technical information regarding the prevention of the closure plug Back-Off. By definition, Back-Off …
HazMat
Carriers Fine Shippers for Undeclared Hazardous Cargo
A quarter of all liner fires reported to the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) relate to mis-declared cargo, particularly hazardous materials. It is an age-old …
Labelmaster’s DGS draws nearly 300!
Last week (September 4-6, 2019) at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, Labelmaster’s 14th Annual Dangerous Goods Symposium (DGS) rocked!. Known as the preeminent conference of …
New Regulation for Lithium Battery Manufacturers and Distributors
There is a new requirement for lithium cells and batteries that has the potential of creating a huge wave within the dangerous goods community within …
Easy HazMat Training Options to Remain Compliant
More than ever before, improper or non-existent training is being viewed as the major cause of many dangerous goods incidents happening today in the US …
PHMSA Announces Advisory Committee on Transportation of Lithium Batteries
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced on May 9th, 2019, that it is soliciting nominees for a new …